Italian Shrimp with Pistachio Sauce

Italian Shrimp with Pistachio Sauce is also known as – Gamberi con Salsa di Pistacchi. Its a remarkably simple Italian recipe that produces amazing flavours all within 15 minutes. Serve as a main dish with a grating of parmesan or a finely sliced chilli. The pistachios adds a lovely flavour and amazing smooth texture.

Italian Shrimp with Pistachio Sauce

A gorgeous recipe that never fades in its flavours and taste. Served on a bed of hot pasta makes this a total meal.

4.75 from 63 votes

Print Facebook Pinterest Twitter Add to CollectionCollections

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Nuts, Pasta, Seafood, Shrimp

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 709kcal

Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

 

MetricImperial

• 700 g pasta spaghetti goes well with this recipe
• 1 lb shrimp cooked
• 1/2 cup pistachios shelled
• 1/4 cup Extra Virgin olive oil
• 4 whole anchovy fillets
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp capers
• 1 tbsp lemon juice to taste
• salt to taste
• ground pepper to taste

Instructions

• Combine the pistachios, olive oil, anchovies, garlic, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in an electric blender or food processor and process to make a paste.
  1/2 cup pistachios, 1/4 cup Extra Virgin olive oil, 4 whole anchovy fillets, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp capers, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, ground pepper
• Combine with the cooked shrimp in a bowl and toss to combine.
  1 lb shrimp
• Cook pasta according to packet instructions
  700 g pasta
• Adjust seasoning with lemon juice, salt, and pepper and serve chilled or at room temperature.
• Serve on a bed of hot pasta

Nutrition

Calories: 709kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g